Community-Based Offerings
The Community Bulletin Board features updates from local organizations, including scouting programs, YMCA camps, Capital Area District Library events, the annual Coats for Kids drive, and more.
While Mason Public Schools does not manage the content of the websites linked on this page, all submissions are reviewed by the superintendent’s office before being posted.
For questions about a specific program, please contact the organization directly. To request a posting, please submit your information to the superintendent’s office.
Mason-Dansville Coats for Kids/Coats for All
Mason and Dansville Area churches and schools have joined together to provide children and adults with warm coats.
Donations of good clean coats, snow pants, hats, scarves, mittens, gloves, sweatshirts, fleece shirts, socks and boots can be dropped off at Mason Public Schools elementary, middle school and high schools September 28th through October 9th. Colt’s & Filly’s Child Care, Adado Sales & Service, PCA-Mason, LorAnn Oils, Hair & Co Downtown, Theravet-Mason, Mason Auto Body, and Good Tyme Motors will be accepting donations, as well.
Coats will be distributed to anyone in need on Saturday, October 24th from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm at St. James Church, 1010 Lansing Street, Mason.
If you have any questions, please contact Lori Crooks at 517-883-9322 in the daytime or 517-896-4090 in the evening.
Mason Area Girl Scouts - Heart of Michigan
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan provides programs that help girls grow as leaders through hands‑on activities, outdoor experiences, and community involvement. Girls in grades K–12 can join a troop or participate in council‑wide events. Adults can volunteer to support local youth and help spark imagination and confidence. For more information visit gshom.org or email girlscouts.mason350@gmail.com.
Text and Learn for Kindergarten (TALK) Subscription
Sign up to get 8-10 text messages per month with fun activities you can do at home to help prepare little ones, ages 5 and under, for school success.
Text and Learn for Kindergarten (TALK) sends fun activities parents can do with their babies and preschoolers to make any time learning time. Developed by librarians and based on the Every Child Ready to Read program that encourages parents to read, write, sing, talk, and play with their little ones everyday, TALK activities are designed to get kids ready for school success. You’ll get updates for local library storytimes and other free, educational children’s events; and you’ll even get a few tips just for you, because when parents are strong and healthy, it’s easier to give your kids what they need to grow.
It’s free to sign up for TALK, but standard data and message rates apply based on your mobile service plan. Registration is available now.
Building Twentyone
Building Twentyone offers enrichment programs, events and activities for students in grades 6-12 including summer programs. Students must be a registered member in order to sign up for programs, online registration is available. Once registered, members can access the open space, get help with homework, receive free items and enroll in enrichment programs. Building Twentyone also offers Friday Night Live activities, which are open to non-members.
Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run for girls in grades 3-7.
Good News Club Registration
The Good News Club of the Capital Area Chapter of Child Evangelism Fellowship is accepting registrations for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. The Good News Club is a fun-filled, weekly club at Alaiedon, N. Aurelius and Steele Elementary Schools.
Lansing Roller Derby
Lansing Roller Derby is a skater-run nonprofit dedicated to promoting health, leadership and community involvement in the Greater Lansing Area. The league fosters an inclusive environment that values and respects diverse backgrounds, identities and experiences. Learn more at Lansing Roller Derby.
MSU Community Music School Children and Youth Choirs
The MSU Children and Youth Choir program supports vocal development from childhood through adolescence using age-appropriate teaching methods. Students gain engaging, enriching experiences as they grow and strengthen their singing voices. Learn more at MSU Community Music School.
Impression 5 Science Center
Impression 5 Science Center offers a variety of workshops and events, including Sensory Friendly Hours, Lego Palooza and Make It! Innovative ThinkTank Workshops.
